“I will manage to transport it from here to my yacht which is at present anchored in the Thames. Then, as soon as it is safely aboard, I will leave for Greece.”
“Leaving many aching hearts and perhaps tearful eyes behind you!”
The Duke laughed.
“I will return,” he said, “but Apollo will be back at home and I am sure that all Greece will be on its knees in front of him!”
He knew by the expression on the Queen’s face how pleased and excited she was that he had agreed to carry out her mission.
“I will go home now, if ma’am will permit me to do so, and I will mention casually to the equerry who escorts me to my chaise that I will be returning tomorrow night for a party you have invited me to.”
“I will arrange the party,” the Queen agreed, “but I am sure you will think it would be a great
